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L898 MGM

2004 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,201 mi
Last recorded197,201 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL898 MGM
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 197,201 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Underbody + chassis corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 197,201 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Underbody + chassis corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 197,201 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 197,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

under side muddy

Pass 8 Dec 2014 197,201 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 197,201 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 197,201 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhast bracket

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 197,201 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre and rear exhast bracket

fuel pipes corroded

underside

Fail 3 Dec 2012 196,439 miles

Corroded underbody

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust not insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 196,439 miles

Corroded underbody

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust not insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2011 193,003 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/f headlight stone chip in lense

slight play in steering idler

Fail 30 Nov 2011 193,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/f headlight stone chip in lense

slight play in steering idler

Pass 1 Dec 2010 190,363 miles

play in both front bottom ball joints

rear antiroll bars worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 181,961 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 171,319 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 171,319 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 160,632 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 153,835 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 153,820 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 147,987 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 147,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Toyota Surf?

Based on 29,036 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
6,817
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,004
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 673
position lamp(s) not working 578
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L898 MGM is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 150,829 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L898 MGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L898 MGM is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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